This seasons winter fishery for feeder Chinook has been very good. We continue to have the higher numbers of Chinook in Georgia Straight that we’ve been seeing for the last few years. I’ve had a few confirmed fish in the high teens being caught since...
November Fishing The best Chinook fishing season in 25 years is winding down. We have seen more Chinook than I can remember, or at least since the mid 1990’s. (Despite what you may have seen on Facebook…) I’ve never seen so many rookie fishermen go out and actually be...
The summer season is warping up and the rivers are starting to fill up with water. But for a while yet there are is still good fishing to be had. While some of the Springs have darkened up, it looks like a batch of fresh chrome ones have showed up around 5-Finger...
The fishing is still a little scattered around Nanaimo. Lots of nice fish are coming in, but no one area has been consistent. The Coho have decided to swap places with the Chinook and are now fairly far off 5 Fingers and up to 200ft deep. This is rather deep for Coho...
Nanaimo fisherman are reporting mixed results, but some big fish are coming in. The best Chinook are in tight and shallow. Trolling 200ft down in 1000ft of water is not the best plan right now. Get in close to shore and structure, and try there. Best lures are Wee...
While the local Chinook fishery has been spotty for a few days (for most people) the coho fishing has been great. While coho move around a lot, the best locations have been 5 Fingers and Entrance Island. Coho are my favorite salmon to fish for, and to eat. Most small...